Reading Time Calculator
Estimate how long any text takes to read or speak aloud. Calculate reading time for any text with adjustable words-per-minute. Reading and speaking estimates plus social caption lengths. Free online tool.
About the Reading Time Calculator
Blog posts that promise "a 5-minute read" need roughly 1,100 words — this calculator tells you exactly where your text lands. Paste your content and it estimates reading time at a default 225 words per minute (adjustable from slow to speed-reader), speaking time at 130 wpm for presentations and voice-overs, plus a handy word and character summary. Shape your content to the attention span you are targeting.
How to use the Reading Time Calculator
- Paste your article, script or post.
- Adjust the words-per-minute slider to your audience.
- Read the estimated reading and speaking times.
- Edit the text and watch the estimate update live.
Key features
- Adjustable reading speed from 100 to 400 wpm
- Separate speaking-time estimate for scripts
- Word and character counts included
- Instant recalculation as you edit
What reading speed is normal?
How many words make a "5-minute read"?
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